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3 Brilliant Stocks That I'm Buying if the Stock Market Crashes
Although the market has been in a significant drawdown recently, it's still nowhere near the levels of what anyone should consider a "crash." Still, investors need to have their buying list ready to go in case of a crash, as it's easy to get wrapped up emotionally when you see your portfolio down 20...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
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SNAPSHOT-India stocks, rupee, swaps, call at 3:30 p.m. IST
April 4 (Reuters) - STOCKS:The benchmark BSE Sensex .BSESN shed 1.2% to end at 75,364.69, while the broader NSE index .NSEI declined 1.5% to 22,904.45, as U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping retaliatory tariffs intensified a global trade war and stoked recessionary fears. .BORUPEE:The Indian ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Stocks
Boeing Wins Figher Jet Contract! Should Investors Buy Boeing Stock Instead of Lockheed Martin?
The contract was a massive win for Boeing (NYSE: BA) as it struggles to return to full production of commercial planes.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
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Why XRP May Be One of the Only Cryptos Worth Holding to 2030
It's no secret that cryptocurrencies come and go, often after experiencing 15 minutes of fame that cause many to call for their ongoing dominance as part of a new paradigm of financial technology. But some coins, like XRP, (CRYPTO: XRP) have demonstrated staying power that lasts for years rather tha...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
Commodities
World food prices steady in March, UN's FAO says
PARIS, April 4 (Reuters) - Global food commodity prices edged up in March, with a sharp rise in vegetable oils offsetting declines in cereals and sugar, the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday.The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in a basket of inte...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
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Aid to soften US tariffs blow will fall to next German government, Berlin says
BERLIN, April 4 (Reuters) - Measures to help German companies weather the impact of new U.S. tariffs will fall to the incoming government, a spokesperson for the economy ministry said on Friday.Decisions on aid are "reserved for a new government," the spokesperson said, adding that outgoing ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
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China to impose tariffs of 34% on all US goods from April 10
BEIJING, April 4 (Reuters) - China's finance ministry said on Friday it will impose additional tariffs of 34% on all U.S. goods from April 10 as a countermeasure to sweeping tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
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Kremlin urges restraint on all sides over Iran's nuclear programme
MOSCOW, April 4 (Reuters) - Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday that the question of Iran's nuclear programme should be resolved politically and diplomatically, urging restraint on all sides.Russia is restoring bilateral relations with the United States, but Iran also remains its ally...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
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Ukrainian team to head to US to discuss minerals deal in near future, minister says
April 4 (Reuters) - The Ukrainian team will head to the U.S. in the near future for discussions on a new framework on the minerals deal, public broadcaster Suspilne reported on Friday, citing Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. Online consultations between Ukrainian and American teams could take place o...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Forex
Tanzania central bank holds key rate, eye on global trade
DAR ES SALAAM, April 4 (Reuters) - Tanzania's central bank on Friday kept its key interest rate TZINTR=ECI unchanged at 6%, saying that while inflation was under control global trade tensions posed a risk. It was the fourth monetary policy meeting in a row that the rate was...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
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Euro zone bond yields drop sharply as recession fears lead to safer bets
Germany's 10-year bund yields fall to one-month lowGermany's 2-year bund yields at lowest since November 2022Markets are increasing bets of ECB rate cut in AprilBy Yadarisa Shabong April 4 (Reuters) - Euro zone government bond yields headed for their largest weekly drop since July 2024 on...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
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Woman found guilty in UK abortion free speech case monitored by US
By Gerhard Mey POOLE, England, April 4 (Reuters) - An anti-abortion activist, whose case has attracted the attention of the United States over free speech concerns, was found guilty on Friday of breaching an order which banned protest outside a clinic in southern England.Livia Tossici-Bolt, 64, t...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Commodities
Oil: OPEC+ shock supply increase – ING
Oil prices took a big hit yesterday as a barrage of new tariffs raised concerns over global growth and the outlook for oil demand. ICE Brent settled more than 6.4% lower on the day – the largest sell-off since August 2022, ING's commodity experts Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson note.Fxstreet
Fri, Apr 4
Commodities
Spain's imports of Venezuelan oil rise as US sanctions deadline approaches
MADRID, April 4 (Reuters) - Spain's crude oil imports from Venezuela in January and February rose roughly 59% from a year earlier as a key sanctions deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration approaches.In the first two months of 2025, Spain imported 449,000 tons of crude f...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Stocks
Hovde Group upgrades TowneBank to 'outperform' following Old Point deal
** Hovde Group upgrades rating on shares of regional lender TowneBank TOWN.O to "outperform" from "market perform" following announcement of a $203 million deal for rival Old Point Financial OPOF.O** The deal will expand TOWN's presence in Hampton Roads and boost the bank's 2...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
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Markel seeks Asia Pacific head with Stobbs to return to UK
By Scott VincentApril 4 - (The Insurer) - Markel's managing director for Asia Pacific Christian Stobbs is to relocate back to the UK by the end of 2025, with a process now under way to recruit a replacement.Sources close to the company told The Insurer that Stobbs has notified Markel's senio...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
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QUOTES-Banks drive fresh slide in world markets
April 4 (Reuters) - Global bank stocks tanked on Friday, exacerbating a punishing selloff in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, Japanese banks tanked, European banking stocks slid 7% and were set for the biggest one-day fall since February 2022, while safe-haven U.S....Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Stocks
Better Small-Cap Artificial Intelligence Stock: BigBear.ai vs. Innodata
The stock market's turbulent start to 2025 stands in sharp contrast to the string of record-breaking highs of 2024. Yet, investors can find reassurance in the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, which remains in full swing. Breakthroughs in automation and machine learning are proving transforma...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
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Russian forces take control of two settlements in eastern Ukraine, defence ministry says
MOSCOW, April 4 (Reuters) - Russian troops have taken control of the settlements of Rozivka and Uspenivka in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, Russia's Defence Ministry said on Friday.Reuters could not independently confirm the battlefield report.Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Economic Indicator
Vietnam's VietJet to sign aircraft finance deal, boost cooperation with Boeing, document says
$200 million loan to be signed with KKR's partner, document saysDeal to be signed at event with Boeing, schedule showsVietnam scrambling to avoid U.S. duties for big trade surplusBy Phuong Nguyen HANOI, April 4 (Reuters) - Vietnamese budget airline VietJet is set to sign a $200 million aircra...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
